Illinois Cell Phone Ban Goes Into Effect

by • on January 1, 2011 • in Illinois Driving Laws

Beginning January 1st, 2011 Illinois’s new text messaging ban goes into effect. Illinois’s Public Act 096-0130 prohibits sending or reading text messages while driving.

Specifically for all drivers:

A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message

Using hands-free or voice activated modes are permitted.

Fines for first offenses begin at $75.